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Retirement dinner for Stan Bosler
We bring to light the story of a regular man who contributed much to his community. He is largely unknown to the general public, but spent his life as an educator, serving his community...
Remembering their mother at the Cockatoo Inn
We came across a very special story today. The Quiros family were devoted in remembering their mother at the Cockatoo Inn. Every year on the anniversary of their mother’s death, Julia Quiros de Perez,...
Remembering former GM at the Cockatoo Inn
We recently discovered the passing of Richard A. Young, who was general manager at the Cockatoo Inn during the 1980s. Rich moved to Phoenix in 1964 from Spokane staying in the hotel business, and...
Lococo Announced the Reopening of Cockatoo Inn
In 1958, the original was destroyed in a fire. In 1959, Andy Lococo announced the reopening of Cockatoo Inn, and it was bigger and badder than ever.
Quentin Tarantino’s ninth film
In entertainment news, Quentin Tarantino’s ninth film, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” hits theaters in wide release today.
Former Monongahela High School Sweethearts celebrated their 25 Year Anniversary
Former Monongahela High School Sweethearts celebrated their 25 Year Anniversary at the Cockatoo Inn.
Jay Kool on his visit to the Cockatoo Inn
Those of us who were kids in the 80s and 90s are the last generations to have actually visited the Cockatoo Inn while it was still operating.
Visiting the Cockatoo Inn in 1965
The Cockatoo Inn is long gone, so it’s difficult to even imagine walking into that place in its heyday. Luckily, our friend Dick Church remembers his first time visiting the Cockatoo Inn in 1965:...
Temple Menorah Sisterhood’s Purim Ball of 1959
We recently stumbled upon an old newspaper clipping. It stated that The Temple Menorah Sisterhood’s Purim Ball of 1959 was held at the Cockatoo Inn. The following was printed in the Palos Verdes Peninsula...
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